Recreation

Crags Climbing Center


Climbing Classes Membership & Equipment

Crags Climbing Center, located on the IMA main floor near the large cardio fitness room, offers over 5,000 square feet of climbing area with 23 top rope stations up to 44 feet in height with ~15 configured for lead climbing. There is a dedicated bouldering area with an average of 40 routes up at any given time, and rope routes range in difficulty from 5.5 – 5.13 with boulders from VB – V8+.

All currently enrolled UW students & those with an active Rec Membership are able to purchase a day pass or Crags Quarterly Climb Pass.

Up to (3) guests of current UW students and active Rec membership holders can purchase a day Guest Pass to climb at Crags Climbing Center. The guest(s) and their sponsor must be present at the time of purchase, however the sponsor does not need to remain at Crags. Be advised that sponsors are responsible for the actions of their guests while climbing at Crags.

Need Financial Assistance?

If you want to climb at Crags and have a financial need, consider applying to the Student Recreation Fund.

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Crags Policies & Procedures

  • Personal water bottles are to be left in the Water Bottle Area near the door.
  • No food is allowed in the climbing area.
  • No loose chalk is allowed.
  • Liquid chalk is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED.
  • Climbing shoes are required to be worn on the climbing wall.

Spring Quarter Hours (3/31-6/12)

Monday 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Tuesday 7 am. – 9 a.m.

3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Wednesday 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Thursday 7 am. – 9 a.m.

3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday

Slackline & Bouldering

Open Climbing

  

12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Weekends 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Holiday & Revised Hours

  • Spring Break Closure | March 21-30, Friday-Sunday | CLOSED
  • Spring Quarter Re-Opening | March 31, Monday | 3 PM – 10 PM
  • Rec Staff Appreciation | May 9, Friday | 12 PM – 6PM
  • Memorial Day | May 26, Monday | 1 PM – 5 PM
  • Climbing Staff Appreciation | June 1, Sunday | 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
  • Finals Week Reduced Hours | June 9-12, Monday-Thursday | 4 PM – 8 PM
  • Summer Break Closure | June 13-22, Friday-Sunday | CLOSED
  • Summer Hours Begin | June 23, Monday | 4 PM – 8 PM

Pricing

Membership & Daily Rates

Crags Day Pass (Student) $5.50
Crags Day Pass (Non-Student) $6.00
Guest Pass (valid only for the day) $7.50
Crags Quarter Pass (Student) $55.00
Crags Quarter Pass (Non-Student) $60.00
Crags Quarter Equipment Pass $30.00
Belay Exam $5.00

Equipment Daily Rental Rates

Chalk bag $2.00
Harness $3.50
Shoes $4.50
Combo (shoes/chalkbag/harness) $6.00

Merchandise

We offer a small selection of climbing gear and supplies to keep you sending from brands such as Petzl, Black Diamond, Asana, Edelrid. We stock chalk bags, reusable chalk socks, belay devices (including ABDs!), liquid chalk, climbing rope (40m & 60m), chalk blocks, “How to Climb” books, and more. We also have Crags t-shirts in sizes from XS-2XL! Come to Crags to check out what we offer and chat with our friendly Crags staff about our current (always discounted!) prices.

Sales tax added where applicable. 

You will need your UW Husky ID card for purchases, but we accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and Husky Cards as a form of payment. We do not accept cash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Accessibility

UW Recreation’s programs, operations, and facilities are intended to be inclusive and accessible. If at any time, you have a need or concern please contact us, we encourage everyone to participate in our department offerings. For accommodation requests connected to a disability or health condition contact us at (206) 543-4590 or at recinfo@uw.edu. Requests can be responded to most effectively if received as far in advance as possible, preferably at least 10 business days.

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Insurance

UW Recreation does not provide accident or medical coverage for participants. It is recommended that participants obtain their own personal coverage. Students may obtain additional information on student accident/sickness insurance by contacting:  Insurance & Cost | Husky Health & Well-Being (uw.edu)

Refunds

For questions about program or membership refunds, please review our refund policies, and contact our help desk recinfo@uw.edu if needed.

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